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10. Dwight Evans

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10.  Dwight Evans
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: November 3, 1951 in Santa Monica, CA USA
  • Weight: 180 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 16, 1972
  • Final Game: October 06, 1991
  • Gold Glove - 1976
  • Gold Glove - 1978
  • Gold Glove - 1979
  • Gold Glove - 1981
  • Silver Slugger - 1981
  • Gold Glove - 1982
  • TSN All-Star - 1982
  • Gold Glove - 1983
  • Gold Glove - 1984
  • TSN All-Star - 1984
  • Gold Glove - 1985
  • Silver Slugger - 1987
  • TSN All-Star - 1987
  • MVP - 1981
  • MVP - 1982
  • MVP - 1984
  • MVP - 1987
  • MVP - 1988
 
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Outside of Boston, it may be forgotten how good Dwight Evans was.  It could be because he played on teams with the more popular players, but Evans was a huge component in both the 1975 and 1986 World Series runs.

Starting off in an outfield with Fred Lynn and Jim Rice, Evans was essentially the number three man in the outfield but became a huge contributor with his defensive play in the field.  Year by year, his offensive numbers slowly began to improve and by the 1980s, Evans was contributing with power and a huge amount of walks leading to very high On Base percentages.  That patience at the plate may have cost him sexy Batting Average numbers but he showed such a complete mastery of the game that this should not be overlooked.

Evans was a very good player and posted excellent career numbers, but like so many on this list, he is the victim of being in the shadows of others and not having a monster year.  Evans quietly left the ballot in 1999, and despite high sabremetrical numbers, there seems to be little reason to think that Evans will be strongly looked at by the Veteran’s Committee.  This is too bad, as he at least deserves mre than just a glance.

Should Dwight Evans be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 78.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.8%
No opinion. - 0.3%
No way! - 3.1%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Santa Monica, California, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Wednesday, 01 January 1997
  • Position: Outfield
  • Played For: Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (3) (1978, 1981 & 1987)
    Gold Gloves (8) (AL) (1976, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985)
    Silver Slugger (2) (AL) (1981 & 1987)
    Highest bWAR for Position Players (1) (AL) (1981)
    Highest Offfensive bWAR (1) (AL) (1981)
    Highest On Base Percentage (1) (AL) (1982)
    Highest OPS (2) (AL) (1981 & 1984)
    Most Plate Appearances (2) (AL) (1981 & 1984)
    Most Runs Scored (1) (AL) (1984)
    Most Total Bases (1) (AL) (1981)
    Most Home Runs (1) (AL) (1981)
    Most Walks (3) (AL) (1981, 1985 & 1987)
    Most Extra Base Hits (1) (AL) (1984)
    Highest Win Probabilty Added (2) (AL) (1981 & 1987)
    Most Total Zone Runs (1) (AL) (1974)
    Most Putouts by a RIghtfielder (4) (AL) (1978, 1979, 1982 & 1984)
    Most Assists by a RIghtfielder (3) (AL) (1975, 1976 & 1979)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a RIghtfielder (3) (AL) (1975, 1976 & 1980)
    Most Double Plays Turned by an Outfielder (2) (AL) (1975 & 1980)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a RIghtfielder (3) (AL) (1974, 1975 & 1979)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a RIghtfielder (2) (AL) (1974 & 1975)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a RIghtfielder (3) (AL) (1974, 1976 & 1979)
    Most Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder (2) (AL) (1974 & 1975)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by an Outfielder (1) (AL) (1976)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes
    (AL: 1981, 3rd), (AL: 1982, 7th), (AL: 1987, 4th) & (AL: 1988, 9th)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Defensive bWAR)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (OPS+)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Hits)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Doubles)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Batted In)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Total Zone Runs)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 3.   Putouts by a Rightfielder: 4,247
    9.   Double Plays Turned by a Rightfielder: 42
    13. Total Zone Runs by a Rightfielder: 71
    16. Assists by a Rightfielder: 155
    17. Range Factor per Game by a Rightfielder: 2.10
    29. Walks: 1,391
    30. Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder: 82
    32. Fielding Percentage by a Rightfielder: .987
    42. Games Played: 2,606
    53. Plate Appearances: 10,569
    55. Extra Base Hits: 941
    58. Double Plays Turned by an Outfielder: 42
    60. Outs Made: 6,965
    67. Home Runs: 385
    71. Total Bases: 4,230
    75. At Bats: 8,996
    80. Runs Scored: 1,470
    81. Doubles: 483
    82. Runs Batted In: 1,384
    88. bWAR for Position Players: 66.9
    96. Offensive bWAR: 60.5
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 1997: 5.9
    1998: 10.4
    1999: 3.6
  • Should be Inducted As A: Boston Red Sox

Should Dwight Evans be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 78.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.8%
No opinion. - 0.3%
No way! - 3.1%

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